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We've interviewed hundreds of successful women entrepreneurs about their small business journeys and what they learned along the way. Read the stories of inspiring startup founders, mid-stage strivers and established business leaders. Learn from the experiences of women business owners of every age working in every industry, from around the world. Discover the many paths women are taking to build great companies, break through barriers and cultivate economic and social good. Get ready! These everyday role models may well inspire you to start your own business, or give you killer ideas for growing the one you have. You may even feel inspired to share your startup story with us.
Turning Camel Milk Into Cosmetics
Penelope Shihab, a biotech entrepreneur, gets the main ingredient for her Skinue line from camels owned by Dubai’s royal family.
Digging Out of a Sales Rut
Xiaoning Wang of ChinaSprout is working to turnaround her educational-products company.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Tammy Duckworth
We’re celebrating Women’s History Month with Rep. Tammy Duckworth, who embodies the theme of “character, courage and commitment.”
For an Entrepreneur Trained in Conflict Resolution, Business is Good
Alma Jadallah seeks to broker peace between Middle Eastern communities in a post-Arab Spring world.
Tory Burch: Think of Negativity as Noise
Fashion powerhouse Tory Burch talks to Claudia Chan about ignoring the skeptics who initially criticized her business.
Michelle Isrow of Mimilounge: All About Comfort
“For a year we searched for solutions. We were on a mission to create comfort for all.”
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Sarah Jessica Parker
In today’s moment of inspiration, actress Sarah Jessica Parker gives us a lesson on balance in heels.
Making the Next Move a Success
Social entrepreneur Nancy Lublin talks to Claudia Chan about why she left her startup Dress for Success to turn around a flailing company.
The ‘Rain Woman’ Behind a Digital Detective Agency
Alison Chung has parlayed a phenomenal gift for numbers into a computer forensics firm.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Toni Morrison
For this week’s inspiration, we’re turning to much-lauded author Toni Morrison, who encourages us to dream big– and get to work.
A Scrappy Real Estate Broker Stakes Her Business on Flat Fees
Ati Okelo Williams says she felt fearful making the change but has seen her real estate listings triple.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Aung San Suu Kyi
Human rights activist & politician Aung San Suu Kyi reminds us that women are valuable, in every sense of the word.
Elevating Millennial Women in the Workplace
Caroline Ghosn of Levo League talks to Claudia Chan about trying to help young women launch their careers.
Today’s Dose of Inspiration: Beatlemania!
On the 50th anniversary of the British Invasion, John Lennon’s admiration for strong women inspires us to find our own role models.